Usually, I'm right on board with Pantone's color of the year. Generally, we're on the same track as far as my favorite color of the year and the Pantone color of the year. This year, however, I am not a fan.

It's coming across as lavendar-ish and I've never been fan of purples. I'm not sure why, but I'm always turned off by any sort of purple. It's a lovely color, just not one I choose to wear or decorate with.

I decided to go ahead and play along though, so I looked through my clothes and came up with my own version of these colors to create a look that I liked- on the cheap, of course.

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Polka dots are my all time favorite! Don't they just make you happy? They also give this blush colored top a more girly feeling- similar to Pantone's Rose Quartz. This top is a Van Heusen top with a 80% Rayon and 20% nylon blend, giving it a thin, silky feel. I love how light and airy this top it. It's perfect for early Spring.

The long capris are made by Gap and isn't quite Pantone's Serenity, but gives a similar effect pared with the soft blush colored top.

I must say I wasn't originally a fan of Pantone's colors, but by changing up the tones a bit, I I love it! This isn't an outfit I would have normally pared together. Inspiration can come from all over! You just never know where inspiration will come from, remember to always keep an open mind. ​Top: $6 GoodwillPants: $3 GoodwillShoes: $3 Goodwill (originally from Target, new with tags!) ​

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Shoestring Amy is a free-spirited momma. With a family of five comes an active lifestyle full of energy. Amy strives for a lifetime of fun, laughter, and memories. Rather than smothering in debt, working for "things," and walking the same ol' line of misery created by a dead end job, she creates much larger goals. ​CONTINUE READING....